America's First Air War
by Terry C. Treadwell
"The United States Army, Naval and Marine Air Services in the First World War"
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America's First Air War Book Details
War:
World War I
Perspective:
Pilots
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
176
Published Date:
2000
ISBN13:
9780760309865
America's First Air War Book Description
This fascinating pictorial study explains the main reasons why the US entered WWI and the violations by Germany that exacerbated the situation. Lavishly illustrated chapters cover the development of the US Air Service and the US Naval Air Service and their first use of aircraft in a combat situation. This pictorial essay highlights the personalities that emerged from the war. Contains original escape reports from USAS pilots and observers providing detailed insight into the conditions under which they were imprisoned.